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In sectors such as industry, construction or production it is very normal to encounter dirt and dust at work. It is even more normal for work clothes or protective equipment to become increasingly dirty as time goes by.
This can become a problem since certain substances, such as asbestos or lead, make continuing in a job dangerous and harmful to health. In addition, it is very common for these types of particles to end up moving to vehicles and homes, endangering not only the worker but also their families.
All this can be avoided if a correct process of cleaning work clothes is carried out. In the following blog article we review how to wash work clothes depending on the contaminant to avoid any risk.
What to take into account to wash
Workwear?
Work clothes do not have the same characteristics or uses as day-to-day clothes. Likewise, we can find different types of work clothes: work clothes for rain , reflective work clothes , work clothes for extreme cold ...
For this reason, it is important to follow a series of recommendations for washing.
1. Properly classify clothes
Work clothes should not be mixed with regular clothing. There are substances that need special treatment.
2. Proper handling
Before starting cleaning it is important to use protection for our hands, which are going to manipulate the garment. For high-risk jobs, always wear gloves.
3. Special care before chemicals
In jobs where the employee is exposed to certain chemicals, it is common to use protective equipment and clothing to protect the skin. These chemicals do not reach the skin, but they remain on the clothes and must be taken into account when cleaning.
4. Proper temperature
To wash very dirty clothes, it is best to use cold water, because if you start immediately with hot water, the stains could become more embedded. The ideal is to start a wash with cold water and finish with a touch of high temperature.
5. White clothes
White clothes require certain special care. Medical or kitchen professionals are not exempt from damaging their clothing while working, so they should follow these tips:
To care for white uniforms, we recommend not using bleach as it is a very toxic product that can damage the garment and cause allergies to the user's skin.
6. Wash according to the materials you apply
Regarding the issue of detergent and other components used to wash work clothes, it is advisable to divide the clothes according to the chemicals that you are going to use to remove stains and not damage the fabrics.
7. Fire retardant clothing
If your clothes are flame retardant , keep in mind that you should wash them separately from everything else. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations and if possible wash it by hand.
Tricks to remove
stains on clothes
And if there are stains? If we are facing this tough enemy that has made us lose our nerves on more than one occasion, this is all you need to know.
Grease stains
Use cleaning products on the dry garment for 10 minutes. Then wash the clothing in hot water according to the label's recommendations.
coffee stains
Very typical in the work environment, right? To get rid of them you have to make a mixture of equal parts of vinegar, alcohol and water and apply the mixture directly on the stain
acid stains
In some work environments you may be exposed to acids that rapidly deteriorate tissues. The first thing is to place the clothes under the tap, trying to remove most of the substance. Then, very carefully scrub the garment with a sponge and some baking soda.
Blood stains
It may be an unusual stain in a work environment, but blood stains are difficult to remove from clothing. You can soak the garment in cold water, liquid detergent and a little ammonia. Let this mixture act for 5 minutes and then wash it normally.
With this we have all the necessary information to wash our clothes without exposing ourselves to any type of danger and achieve results of 10. Follow our recommendations, those on the label of each garment and avoid unnecessary risks.
At Impotusa we have the best work clothes with high-quality materials to protect both you and your family members. If you need help, do not hesitate to contact us .